Soldiers know that war makes Generals.

When I was in the army, so so so long ago.  I remember reading about the experiences of Viet Nam veterans and WWII veterans.  I was always impressed with the stories of soldiers that would take up the mantle of leadership when their leaders were disabled or killed.  Then, during a calm in the action or upon returning to their base of operations these impromptu leaders were given battlefield commissions.  A commission for those of you that don't understand is different than a non-commissioned officer (private, corporal or sergeant).  A commissioned officer goes through more leadership training and schooling(lieutenant, captain, major and colonel).  In order to reach the highest levels of leadership in the military you must be a commissioned officer.  In Tribes Seth Godin says that soldier's know that war makes Generals.  My thoughts turned to our current economic situation and our real estate markets.  I know that many of you have already excelled in this battle and are reaping the benefits of your battlefield commission.  For the rest of us, I think it is a great metaphor to think that we are in a war and ask ourselves if we are performing like leaders.  Would we, looking back on our mindset and action over the past year, deserve a battlefield commission?  Honestly, I have performed less than admirably by allowing negative thoughts to persist and believing them.  I am going back into battle with an new mindset.  HUWA!